What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails) position at Rugiet Health?
Senior Software Engineer
Position Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with extensive expertise in Ruby on Rails and backend development, while also possessing full-stack capabilities. This role is crucial for shaping the architecture, development, and integration of our platform, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate is a technical leader with deep knowledge of backend technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers.
Key Responsibility :
Architect, design, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure APIs and backend services using Ruby on Rails.
Ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications across the stack.
Identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs with a proactive approach.
Implement comprehensive automated testing and ensure high test coverage.
Maintain code quality and enforce standards and best practices.
Collaborate with the frontend team to build integrated solutions.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
Drive technical discussions and contribute to strategic planning for engineering initiatives.
Day-to-Day Duties :
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and provide constructive feedback.
Integrate data storage solutions (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis).
Implement and manage third-party API integrations and ensure secure data handling.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues promptly.
Work closely with the DevOps team for application deployment and cloud environment management.
Utilize AWS services (e.g., S3, Elastic Beanstalk) and other cloud tools for scaling and managing applications.
Implement security measures and best practices for data protection.
Utilize background job processing tools like Sidekiq for asynchronous task management.
Collaborate with the QA team to ensure robust test coverage using tools like RSpec, Capybara.
Employ error tracking and monitoring tools like Rollbar and CloudWatch to maintain application health
Required Skills and Experience :
5-7 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails.
Proven experience in building and maintaining APIs.
Solid understanding of database design and management, preferably PostgreSQL.
Familiarity with frontend technologies like React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Experience with cloud services, especially AWS.
Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git.
Experience with CI / CD workflows and best practices.
Experience in building microservices or modern backend solutions (e.g., Go, Rust).
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Nice to Have :
Familiarity with key gems and tools from our stack : Sidekiq, Devise, JWT, Searchkick, Pundit, Redis, AWS SDKs.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
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